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Put America's Oldest Cities On Your Travel Bucket List

North America, Anywhere, Culture & History

You don't have to be a history buff to make a point of visiting the oldest cities in the U.S.Since the establishment of European settlements in wha...

6 Ways to Cruise Rivers and Waterways Close to Home This Year

North America, Anywhere, River or Ocean Cruises

It's no secret that river and small ship cruising is one of travel's biggest trends. What may still be an open secret is the boom in cruising on th...

Canada's National Cocktail Turns 50 - And Here Are 4 Great Places to Drink It

Canada, Canada, Dining

It's as Canadian as maple syrup. The Caesar is Canada's national cocktail. Created in a hotel bar in Calgary in 1969, it's been the only-in-Canada ...

Happy 4th of July and Canada Day! Celebrating Neighbors and Staycations

North America, Anywhere, Awesome Travel Stuff

If you've ever taken a cruise or traveled to Alaska, you may recognize this place. From sea level in Skagway, Alaska, the White Pass & Yuk...

Legendary Athens Riviera Reborn with the Launch of the First Four Seasons in Greece

Attiki, Greece, Sea & Sand

It's an exclusive stretch of the Greek coast just 20 minutes south of the capital. In the 60's, this exclusive spot on the Athens Riviera w...

British Airways Celebrates 100 Years in the Skies - And You Might Not Believe How

Great Britain, United Kingdom, Transportation

Can you believe there's been a whole century of commercial airline flight? We all know about the Wright brothers' historic flight in 1903, and...

What Does a $500 Million Cruise Ship Reno Look Like?

River or Ocean Cruises

When you're investing half a BILLION dollars in a fleet-wide renovation, you're entitled to call it a 'Revolution'. Celebrity Cruises is under...

The World's First Underwater Ride Share: Now You Can Take a 'ScUber' in Australia's Great Barrier Reef

Queensland, Outdoor Activities

Forget about 'surge' pricing on an Uber ride – how about 'submarine' pricing? Hailing a 'ScUber' in Australia...

Castles, Gardens and Battlefields: The Historic Isles are Calling

Culture & History

You don’t have to be a history buff to be intrigued by the traces of the past that linger everywhere in England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Roman...

50 Years Since John Lennon's Bed-in for Peace: Video Inside that Hotel Suite Today

Montreal, Quebec, Culture & History

It was a week at the end of May 1969 that became an iconic, unforgettable moment of 60's counter-culture and protests against the Vietnam War. ...

5 Alaska Shore Excursions That Will Make You Book an Oceania Cruise Now

Alaska, River or Ocean Cruises

Cool-weather Alaska is one of the hottest cruising destinations. It's in our own backyard, with pristine and inspiring natural wonders, and a saili...

What's your Favorite Experience at the Juno Beach Centre? Reasons to Visit Canada's DDay Landing Beach During its 75th Anniversary Year

Normandy, France, Culture & History

Everyone experiences travel differently, and this may be most true of historic sites. Standing on the spot where history was made is a profound exp...

A Uniworld River Cruise in the Bordeaux Wine Region

Bordeaux, France, River or Ocean Cruises

It's a wine-lover's dream river cruise! The world famous wine region of Bordeaux is home to some of the most famous wines and chateaux, grands...

The Longest Suspension Bridge In North America Has Opened and it Overlooks America's Most Visited National Park

Tennessee, Tennessee, Outdoor Activities

More than 10 million people every year travel to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park – that's more people than visit the Grand Canyon, Yosemite...

4 Royal Family Hangouts in London

London, United Kingdom, Sightseeing

The latest Royal news has us all abuzz and reminds us it's time to book a trip to England's capital and home of the British Royal Family. We m...

River Cruising has Changed Forever - The AmaMagna Sets Sail

Europe, Anywhere, River or Ocean Cruises

A new river cruise ship has embarked on the Danube, and it's unlike anything else on the rivers of Europe. The word 'revolutionized' gets over...

Meet the Buenos Aires Designer Whose Shoes Have Transformed Tango

Buenos Aires, Shopping

There's no visit to Argentina's capital without experiencing tango. It is both music and an unmistakable dance, perhaps the most sensual dance...

Wine, Fashion and Song: Theme Cruises That Will Make You Book a Cunard Luxury Cruise Now

Southampton, United Kingdom, River or Ocean Cruises

Famous for its 'Three Queens' fleet of iconic ships: the Queen Mary 2, the Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth, Cunard's regal, British lifestyle a...

5 Reasons to Get Excited About Booking an Expedition Cruise This Year

Adventure

Leave your evening gown at home and pack your hiking shoes instead. For more and more travelers, an expedition cruise is on the horizon.Expedition ...

Quark Expeditions Makes an Earth Day 'Polar Promise'

Antarctica,, Adventure

Quark Expeditions, a leader in polar adventures, marked Earth Day by revealing its 'Polar Promise' sustainability plan. The polar adventure to...

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